Everett High School

What Everett High School does

Everett High School is a public high school operated by Everett Public Schools, a Washington State public school district headquartered at 3900 Broadway in Everett, WA. The district serves approximately 20,000 students across 27 schools (19 elementary, 5 middle, and 4 high schools, including Everett, Cascade, Henry M. Jackson, and Sequoia) covering Everett and portions of Mill Creek and Bothell. The district is the 13th largest in Washington State, with a 93.9% four-year graduation rate for the class of 2021 and academic outcomes that consistently exceed state averages. It holds Aa3 (Moody's) and AA (S&P) bond ratings, placing it among the highest-rated districts in the state, and has earned the WSSDA School Board of Distinction nine times.

The district delivers education through a mix of standard comprehensive programs and specialized choice offerings, including the IB Diploma Programme, Dual Language Spanish Immersion, Lighthouse Cooperative, Port Gardner K-12 home partnership, and High School Online Options. Its technology stack relies on third-party platforms: Canvas LMS for instruction, StudentVUE/ParentVue for grade and schedule access, and ParentSquare for family communication. A district-wide K-2 Early Literacy Screening system is used to identify reading needs. There is no evidence of proprietary technology, AI/ML capabilities, or custom-built platforms.

As a government entity, Everett Public Schools is funded through Washington State basic education appropriations, voter-approved bonds (60% threshold), capital levies, Education Program & Operations levies, and technology levies. The district is governed by a five-member elected Board of Directors and led by Superintendent Dr. Ian B. Saltzman (since 2019). Revenue is not publicly disclosed in the manner of a private company, and the entity is not an investment vehicle; there is no parent company, no subsidiaries in the corporate sense (the 27 schools are organizational units), no funding rounds, and no M&A activity.

Name

Everett High School

Legal name

Everett Public Schools

Website

https://everettsd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1891

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Everett High School is a public high school within Everett Public Schools, a Washington State district serving ~20,000 students across 27 schools in Everett, Mill Creek, and Bothell, funded by state appropriations and voter-approved bonds/levies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC), Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE), Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Secondary education services
• Career technical education
• High school academics
• College career readiness

Headquarters

HQ city

Everett

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. State Basic Education Funding: Primary state funding from Washington State covering basic education including teaching and classroom operations
2. Voter-Approved Bonds: Voter-approved school construction bonds (requiring 60% approval) used to build new schools, replace aging facilities, and complete major renovations. Bonds allow districts to collect funds upfront for major construction projects, paid off over 10-20 years.
3. Capital Levies: Voter-approved local funding (requiring 50%+1 vote) for ongoing facility needs including repairs, safety upgrades, and infrastructure improvements
4. Education Levy (EP&O): Voter-approved local funding supporting essential operations not fully funded by state, including staff, student programs, athletics, STEM, and day-to-day services
5. Technology Levy: Voter-approved local funding for student technology access including devices, infrastructure, and digital tools

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Everett High School provides tuition-free public secondary education for grades 9-12 as one of four comprehensive high schools in Everett Public Schools. The school delivers standard high school academics, Career & Technical Education (CTE) pathways with industry certifications, athletics, arts programs, Advanced Learning options, and college/career readiness initiatives to students residing in its assigned geographic attendance area.

Product overview

Everett Public Schools operates Everett High School as part of a comprehensive public school district serving approximately 20,000 students across 27 schools in Everett, Washington, and portions of Mill Creek and Bothell. The district offers educational services through multiple programs including Career & Technical Education (CTE), Advanced Learning, Early Learning, Special Education, Multilingual Learner programs, and Choice Programs (such as International Baccalaureate, Dual Language, and Lighthouse Cooperative). Everett High School provides standard high school academics alongside CTE pathways, athletics, arts programs, and college/career readiness initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme: A rigorous two-year pre-university program at Cascade High School that develops globally minded students with strong critical thinking, writing, and problem-solving skills.
• Dual Language Spanish Immersion Program
• Port Gardner K-12
• Lighthouse Elementary Cooperative
• Sequoia High School
• High School Online Options

Products and services

• Standard High School Academics (Grades 9-12) Tuition-free comprehensive 9-12 public high school education for resident students within assigned geographic attendance boundaries, providing core academic instruction leading to a high school diploma.
• Career & Technical Education (CTE) Pathways Industry-aligned CTE programs offering high school students career-focused pathways with industry certifications, supporting college and career readiness.
• Athletics Program School-based athletics program for high school students at Everett High School.
• Arts Programs Visual and performing arts programming for high school students at Everett High School.
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme Rigorous two-year pre-university IB program that develops globally minded students with strong critical thinking, writing, and problem-solving skills.
• Dual Language Spanish Immersion Program K-5 Spanish immersion program developing student bilingualism and biliteracy in English and Spanish.
• High School Online Options District-run online program allowing high school students to take selected classes online as an alternative to in-person instruction.
• Free and Reduced Lunch Program School meal program providing reduced-price meals to eligible students from low-income households, supporting student nutrition and food access.

Quantifiable outcome

• 93.9% graduation rate for class of 2021
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Washington Alliance for Better Schools (WABS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1995Established in 1995 by Puget Sound school districts to help students graduate career and college ready. Signature programs include STEM teacher externships, STEM fellowships, family STEM nights, and Natural Leaders. Serves over 250,000 students.
• Everett Public Schools Foundation (EPSF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Foundation provides opportunities for sponsors, businesses, community leaders and individuals to invest in education. It supports children and educators through fundraising, grants, and the EPSF Emma Yule Society.
• Everett PTSA Council 7.3coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAward-winning organization for parents, staff and students to advocate for quality education. Supports all local PTAs within schools coordinating events and educational programs across the district.
• Opportunity CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit human services organization serving Whatcom, Island, San Juan, Skagit and Snohomish counties since 1965. Offers services including crisis assistance, self-sufficiency programs, and early childhood education support.
• City of EverettcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrong ties with City of Everett as part of regional municipal partnerships supporting community education initiatives.
• City of Mill CreekcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with City of Mill Creek for serving students in portions of the city within district boundaries.
• Snohomish CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrong regional ties with Snohomish County unincorporated areas for student services and community support.
• Sno-Isle LibrariesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Sno-Isle Library system supporting student literacy and learning resources.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Northshore School District: Public K-12 district serving Bothell and Woodinville, overlapping Everett's geographic footprint in the southern portion of its boundary. Directly competes for the Bothell-area students referenced in Everett's catchment area.
• Edmonds School District: Neighboring Snohomish County public K-12 district competing for families in the Lynnwood/Mountlake Terrace/Edmonds corridor. Similar mid-size scale and suburban demographics to Everett Public Schools.
• Bellevue School District: Eastside King County public K-12 district with similar demographic and program mix (IB, choice programs). Comparable in size and outcomes profile, serving as a high-achieving peer for differentiated program comparison.
• Mukilteo School District: Adjacent Snohomish County public school district that directly competes with Everett for in-boundary families in southern Everett and unincorporated areas. Comparable scale, demographics, and funding model as a nearby K-12 district.
• Lake Washington School District: East-side King County public K-12 district serving Redmond, Kirkland, Sammamish. Comparable in operating scale (~30k students) and offers similarly differentiated programs (IB, choice schools), making it a strong functional peer for program/curriculum benchmarking.

Broad incumbents

• Seattle Public Schools: Largest public school district in Washington State, serving ~50,000 students across K-12. Directly comparable as a public K-12 district in the same state funding environment, though significantly larger than Everett Public Schools.
• Tacoma Public Schools: Third-largest Washington public K-12 district with similar urban-suburban mix and comparable graduation-rate challenges to peers statewide. Relevant peer for funding/levy mechanics and outcomes benchmarking.

Regional players

• Marysville School District: Direct neighbor to the north in Snohomish County. Smaller K-12 public district serving a comparable suburban demographic mix, useful as a size-tier regional peer.
• Snohomish School District: Snohomish County public K-12 district operating in the same regional economy and state funding regime. Comparable mid-size district profile for budget and operational benchmarking.

Others

• Washington State School Directors Association (WSSDA): State-level association that confers the Board of Distinction award Everett has received 9 times. Included as an ecosystem/thematic peer for governance benchmarking rather than direct operational competition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/EverettPublicSchools.WA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/everett-public-schools
• Instagraminstagram.com/everettschoolswa/?hl=en
• Xx.com/EPS_EverettHS

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries26 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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